6 weeks pregnant after planning it, but I feel extremely depressed and scared. Did anyone else feel this way?
Hi everyone,
I’m 6 weeks pregnant, and this was a planned pregnancy. But ever since finding out, I’ve been feeling extremely depressed and scared.
I keep thinking about how much our life is going to change, and honestly, I feel terrified. I’ve even thought about abortion multiple times, not because I don’t care, but because I feel so overwhelmed and I keep wondering if I want my old life back.
I’m scared of losing my freedom, my friendships, my career, and the comfortable life my husband and I have had so far. We live in a two-bedroom home, and I spent a lot of money and energy making our place feel beautiful and cozy. Now I keep imagining baby stuff everywhere, the house becoming messy, and my whole lifestyle changing completely. I know this might sound selfish, but it’s genuinely making me so sad.
I feel like I should be happy because we planned this, but instead I just feel grief, fear, and anxiety. I’m scared that once the baby is born, there’s no going back.
For those who have had a baby, did you ever feel this way in early pregnancy? Did things actually get better? Do you genuinely feel happy after having your baby, or do people just say they’re happy because they can’t reverse the decision?
I really want honest answers. What kind of happiness does having a baby bring? Like specifically, what moments made you feel it was worth it?